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Hye, TX

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Affordability Score: 85/100

Population: 149 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Hye, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 149 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A (85/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $106,458, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 57.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,167 per month (studio $884, 1BR $889, 3BR $1,623, 4BR $1,717). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,504 per year, consuming 10% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Hye, TX include income, education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$106,458
Median household income
Education A
57.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,167/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$10,504/yr
Center-based infant care (10% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$106,458
▲ 72% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,148
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
63.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,167/mo
▼ 3% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1BR
$889
2BR
$1,167
3BR
$1,623
4BR
$1,717

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
57.7%
▲ 28 ppt vs national
High School+
100.0%
Median Age
43.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,504/yr
10% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,828/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,516/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,996/yr

What This Means

Hye, TX receives an overall affordability grade of A (85/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 149. This area performs well in income and education and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Hye, TX affordable?
Hye, TX receives an overall affordability grade of A (85/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $106,458.
What is the cost of living in Hye?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,167/mo. Infant childcare $10,504/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →